Looking to take my kids to their first WBB game.


I bought a JCC parent pass but don't see a ticket for WBB. is it only for football?

Who: Iowa State (3-3, 0-0 Big 12) vs. UNCW (2-4, 0-0 CAA)

Where: Hilton Coliseum– Ames, Iowa

When: Sunday, December 3, 2023 – 1:00 p.m. CT

WATCH: Big 12 Now on ESPN+

PxP: Alex Cohen Analyst: Molly Parrott

LISTEN: Cyclone Radio Network – Varsity App or Radio Affiliates

PxP: Noah Wolf Analyst: Jamie Steyer Johnson

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Is my memory accurate that Sam Schuyler arrived on campus and wrestled his first year? (I know he was a transfer from Buffalo, but he didn’t RS yr 1 here did he?)

Also, if Gannon G comes back for for his last year (didn’t he try to wrestle at cornel or Loras) we don’t recruit Sam?

I’m glad Sam wrestled for ISU and is still a part of the program today. However, if GG wrestled one more year Yonger goes to HWT last year.

Am I off on any of these foggy memories?

If we're talking strictly the success of the 2 schools and 2 sports. Give me:
1. ISU Basketball
2. Iowa Football
3. ISU Football
4. Iowa Basketball

Thoughts?

2 tickets
Section 230 row 5
$75 each

Anyone need a pair of good seats for Sundays game? My 93 year old dad needs some help so I can’t make it. Will have to follow online.

11:00 (CT) - ESPN show starts
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11:15 - Playoff teams announced
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1:30 - NY6 pairings announced

Remainder of bowl selections trickle out during the afternoon.

I am sure JP was thrilled that CMC got the team back to a bowl game so he could negotiate a raise and extension without the rotters whining.

Any thought on timing? Before the bowl game, no? Would there be any benefit in getting it done right away with the transfer portal opening imminent, or is it not a factor since his squad knows he isn't going anywhere.

Just came across this and a head's up you will need some tissues. Probably the most emotional I've been watching an ad.




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I’m seeking some career advice from someone who works in the construction industry in the DSM area. Would like to take the discussion to DM if anyone is willing to answer some questions.

Specifically looking for people who work as PMs for the commercial GCs on the area.

Any word why he is sporting the vintage Iowa State bomber coat? He’s wearing it on gameday

I've never been a big fan of trash talking, but I do get a kick out of it when it's creative. This is definitely creative. Talk about disrespect...

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Has anyone seen this movie yet? Its very well done and Paul Giamatti was superb in it. Its kind of a Christmas movie in setting but not necessarily in theme. All of the actors do a great job and this movie has a lot of heart. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys these types of movies. Really hope it gets a nod for some awards.

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10:15AM. Will see if there is an upload of the comment anywhere.

I saw that Lyndesy is opening a gym for basketball training here in Ames soon. Some familiar faces look to be on the training staff.

Link

1) Turnpike Troubadours - A Cat In The Rain. These guys have been my favorite band of the past decade. Evan Felker is my favorite living songwriter. He has captured life in rural middle America as experienced by the elder Millennials better than anyone else. After walking away from music suddenly in 2019 and basically drowning in booze for the next year, he got his **** together, reunited with his wife, reunited with his band, and they put together one of the best albums of their career. While not heavy on new Felker material, the songs he put down are among the best he's ever written.

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2) Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit - Weathervanes. I'll admit, as a long time fan of Isbell, going back to his time in Drive-By Truckers, I thought he was completely washed after 2020's "Reunions". He seemed more interesting in fighting with people on Twitter and virtue signaling than making great art. When I heard the first couple of lead singles from this album, I detected more of the same. On release day, I tossed the album on expecting next to nothing. Holy ****, could I have not been more wrong. While there are a couple tracks I don't care, he came back with some of the absolute best work of his career, including what might be the best song ("King of Oklahoma") that he's ever written. He even cranks the amps a time or two. Well done, Mr. Isbell. Well done.

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3) Olivia Rodrigo - GUTS. If you had told me 3 months ago I'd be putting an Olivia Rodrigo album on my year end list, I would have laughed in your face. Joke's on me. This album is ******* great. Imagine if Weezer's "Blue Album" had been made by a sexy, confident, 20 something chick instead of an emotionally crippled Gen X incel. You'd have GUTS.

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4) Joe Stamm Band - Wild Man/Fort Smith. Stamm is a Midwest guy (Peoria native) who's been on my radar ever since I heard his stunning tribute to John Prine during the Pandemic. He tours heavily, mostly in the Midwest, and is finally starting to garner a more national audience. His "Midwest Town" album was my favorite of 2021, and his proper album (Wild Man) and EP (Fort Smith) that came out this year features some of his best songs. The band is coming into their own as well, turning into a really tight, muscular country/rock outfit. If these guys are in your area (and they probably will be), check them out. I saw him open for Chris Knight in Iowa City last February and loved it.

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5) Dave Hause - Drive It Like It's Stolen. Hause has become one of my favorite musicians in recent years. He blends pop punk with folk/Americana into an insanely catchy mix. This is release is more of the same from him, and that's a good thing. His lyrics are always extremely personal, but yet hit a lot of universal points.

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Edit: Apparently someone also branded the steer with “F**k FH”
Since this was found at the farmhouse fraternity, I imagine this was not committed by them.

I have a playlist called “Guilty Pleasures - S****y Songs I Can’t Quit.”

It is filled with songs that I empirically know are not art, or even quality. But that doesn’t stop me from loving the hell out of them.

Here are a few of mine - what are your guilty pleasure songs?

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Hey All.

Has anyone ever been to Maine. The wife and I have been talking about possibly getting up there next fall. Neither of us have ever been, but for some reason, the idea seems appealing to both of us (recent cave events aside). Acadia National Park, Lobster fishing, I would imagine fall foliage would be incredible up there, etc. I did find myself in a small town in Rhode Island during a work function many, many years ago, and felt the area was very unique.

Has anyone ever been, and if so, have any suggestions? I’ve started doing a little research, and getting out there doesn’t seem to be terribly expensive. Just not sure what towns would be good ones for a “home base”. I’d actually prefer a small to medium sized fishing village, or something, then have a rental car to get to points of interest.